[Marileangorifurnimaluim]

You know, the first performance of Stravinski's 'Firebird Suite' caused a riot. Let's not have one here. <P>Ithaeliel, that's interesting. I didn't realize there were so many musically inclined people on the Downs. Outside of being concert master, what do you play?<P>Very true, the viola's are often unfairly grouped with the Prima Donna <I>Violinists!</I> A lovely instrument, by-the-way, with a rich earthy tone I love. <P>Now before the Violinists of the world unite and throw rotten tomatoes, I'm really referring to the <I>music</I>. C'mon, admit it, through no fault of your own you guys have the melody 90% of the time, while the rest of the orchestra plays back-up.<P>But the woodwinds should't complain. Try playing trombone in an orchestra. All I can say is, you really learn to count time.<p>[ May 18, 2002: Message edited by: Marileangorifurnimaluim ]